I am looking for a temperature sensor or probe to monitor the temperature rise from my solar panels. I don't need anything fancy, something standalone would do. I currently use all 3 sensors of my Easytouch. I have considered using the airtemp sensor for this but I like having the freeze protection capability of the Easytouch. Does anyone here know of something that would work?
Temperature Sensor/Probe?
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KevJB
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I bought a temperature sensor for my pool on Amazon, AR-PRO 520272. I have a Hayward OmniLogic panel which uses a 10K temp sensor. I tested the new sensor on the “air” channel and it read within 2 degrees F of the original. It came with a 20’ cable and seems to be a quality product.
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Where do you plan to connect it? Some device needs to be able to convert the thermistor's resistance into a temperature reading???
Thanks,
Jim R.
Where do you plan to connect it? Some device needs to be able to convert the thermistor's resistance into a temperature reading???
Thanks,
Jim R.
KevJB
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Omnilogic - Adding Additional Temperature Sensor
I connected an additional temperature sensor to the Omnilogic panel and can't see its reading displayed anywhere. It was connected to SENS4 (Ext input) and configured as described on page 34 in the Omnilogic installation manual. I tested the sensor on SENS2 first and it read within 2 degrees...
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I'm looking for a standalone unit that isn't connected to anything else. Like a meat thermometer type of thing. Just want to be able to observe the temp rise that my panels provide.
KevJB
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If all else fails, I will try something like this:
Resideo RCHW3610WF1001/N Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector, 1.2, White
I have used this to monitor water leaks under my dishwasher. Seems to work good and battery life is about 1 year. I want to see temperature on my phone is why I got this.
thx787
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I use the AmbientWeather system..... Great data logging and viewable on their app or the web.
The model I am using is Ambient Weather WS-50-F007PF and I also have one of their weather stations.
The model I am using is Ambient Weather WS-50-F007PF and I also have one of their weather stations.
Thanks for those ideas. Not sure how I would plumb those into the solar return pipes tho.
That's what I'm after. The temperature probes look like they can be used as a standalone unit but the info says it needs a station to work.
KevJB
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Although my temp probe connected to “air” worked, it could only be viewed at the panel in service mode. I wanted something that I could view on my phone anywhere and away from home. I ended up with a Govee H5179 (Amazon $36) and have been using successfully for several months. I’m amazed at how accurate it is and I love the history graphs. The best thing is no wiring required. I just placed the remote sensor inside my panel. If my panel gets too hot, I get a notification on my phone and using the Omnilogic app, I turn on my panel fan that I installed as as “Backyard” device. It would be very cool if Hayward modified the app to allow the control of the fan relay using the connected temperature probe.
Pentair SL1DW In-Line Thermometer w/ Nylon Well - 30 - 130 Degrees
Pentair part number SL1DW Replaces: 4532-0, _SL1DW, 613356, LET-40-2000, LLSL1DW, 47-102-1250, PENSL1DW Inline Thermometer For swimming pools Reads temperatures from 30 to 130 degrees Includes nylon well. Factory original Pentair replacement part
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These used to be in virtually every solar installation. They were installed into T fittings that had a 1/2"fpt port. One in the supply line and one in the return.